Apparatus for drying alimentary paste.



E. GUANO.

APPARATUS FOR DRYING ALIMENTARY PASTE.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 29, l94- 1,168,7Q2. Patented Jan. 18, 1916.

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E. GUANO. APPARATUS FOR DRYING ALIIVIENTARY PASTE APPLICATION FILED MAY 29, I914- I Patented Jan. 18, 1916.

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ArrAnATUs roe DRYING ALIMENTARY PASTE.

Application fiieana 29, 1914.. SerialNo.

To all whom it may concern: I

Be itknown that I, EMANUEL GUANo, a" citizen of the United States, residing at Chelsea, in the county of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Alimentary Paste, of which the following is a. specification,

This invention relates to apparatus for drying alimentary pastes, such as macaroni, spaghetti, noodles and the like, in which the goods are suspended and given a motion The object of my invention is to provide a machine or apparatus for suitably supporting pendant strips or stems of alimentary paste and giving the material a. uniform movement in the drying chamber, so that it shall be evenly subjected to the drying medium, such as warm dry air, at the proper temperature for effecting thedrymg operation without causing bending or twisting of the goods. r

The movement imparted to the strips or stems of paste will expedite the drying oporation, so that it may be effected in a few hours and the temperature and atmosphere in the drying chamber will be so controlled that the mater'al will dry in straight regular form.

' The matter constituting my invention will be defined in the claims, l

I will now describe the details of construction and arrangement of my machine by reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

Figure 1 represents a sectional elevation of the casing and revoluble frame. Fig. 2 represents a sectional elevation on a plane at right angles to that shown in Fig. 1. Fig.

horizontal section through theupper part of the casing with parts in top plan view. Fig. 4: represents a sectional detail on enlarged scale showing one of the sleeve shafts of the revoluble frame. "Fig. 5 represents a. sectional detail view of one of the pivoted frame connections. Figs. 6 and 7 represent respectively a fragmentary side View and an end view of a supporting rod or cane in the pivoted supporting frame. Fig. 8 represents part of a rod or cane supporting stems or rods of macaroni.

I provide a chamber or casing (1) of metal or other suitable material and hinge thereto at one side doors (2) which may form one of theside walls. At the top may 3 rep resents a Specification of Letters Patent.

mately in Patented Jan. 18, 1916.

connect an inlet pipe (3) having a valve (w) for admitting dry warm air. A branch pipe (4:) having a. valve (2)) may connect with pipe?) for admitting cooler or warmer air as may be required to produce the desired temperature and the most effective atmosphere in the drying chamber. Approxithe central part of the chamber is mounted a revoluble drying frame (5) supported at opposite ends on short stud shafts (7) in journal boxes or bearings (6) having stuifing boxes (6 or other suitable 3 means for making a tight joint as shown in Fig. 4. For the revolving frame I provide at each end a short sleeve shaft (8) having a flange (9) which may be cast therewith. To this flange are bolted the end frame arms or bars (10) and (11) substantially at right angles one to the other, as shown in Fig. 2. I have shown but two cross bars 10 and 11, but evidently a greater number may be used if desired. To the stub shafts 7 are secured sprocket wheels (12) by means of screws 4 on opposite sides of the casing. or in any suitable position, a transverse shaft (14) is supported in journal boxes (15) and is provided near each end with a. small sprocket wheel (18), secured thereto by screws. A sprocket chain (16) is passed over the wheels 12 and 13 at each end of the frame on opposite sides of the casing. To shaft 14.- is connected a fast and a loose belt pulley (17 and 17 The short shafts 7 will be inserted into the sleeve shafts 8 and may be engaged by keys, or the sleeves may have angular openings, the shafts 7 be of thesame shape. The short shafts 7 may be readily removable, so that the sleeve shafts 8, carrying the frame 5, may be detached from the stub shafts 7 and the frame removed from the casing for charging or loading with stems or tubes, or strips of fresh macaroni as it comes from the1 press, or for removing the dried materia In order to remove the stub-shafts 7 from the sleeve shafts 8 the sprocket wheels 12 maybe first removed from the stub-shafts that the frame 5, carrying the pivoted frames On top of the casing,

as square and 22 of the frame engages with 2O, can then be removed from the casing through the side having the doors 2, 2.

Pivoted'supporting frames (20) are connected to the outer ends of the cross barslO and 11. These frames are composed of angular end frame bars (2122) in the shape of an inverted V, and their outer ends are connected by bottom cross bars (25) shown on enlarged scale in Figs. 6 and 7. The short middle part 22 of each frame is pivotally connected to the outer end of an arm 10 or 11 by a pivot bolt (18), Fig. 5, having a plain smooth part 19 and a screw threaded part which is screwed into a threaded opening in the arm 10. The part the part 19 of the bolt and is separated from the arm 10 by washers (23). A split pin (24:) may be passed through a hole in the bolt 18. The bottom cross bar (25) Figs. 6 and 7, is made with a series of notches (26) and is transversely curved and riveted to the bars 21. V A series of rods or canes (28) having annular grooves (29) and end heads (30,) are placed at their grooved portions in the notches 26. This construction and connec-v tion of the rods 28, and bars 25, hold the end frames together and prevent the possibility of a rod and its load of macaroni dropping out of place in the frame. Each rod can also be readily lifted out of place and replaced with a load of macaroni strips or stems. Brace or tie rods 27 and 27 connect the end frames 21 for strengthening the construction. In the bottom is provided openings (35) for the escape of heavy damp air and any water of condensation that may form on the walls.

As the macaroni paste comes from the press in strips or tubes, and cut the desired length, it is folded in the middle over the rods 28 as shown at (d) Fig. 8,and the rods when loaded are placed in the notches 26 of the frame bars 25 till a frame is filled. All of the pivoted frames 20 are thus filled and the main frame 5 may then be inclosed in the casing 1, and engaged with the short shafts 7. The doors 2 will then be closed and warm dry air admitted through pipe (3). The power shaft (14) isthen revolved, imparting motion to frame (5). By the slow revolving motion given to the frame the air is forced up the pendant macaroni tubes and all around them so as to uniformly dry them without danger of causing them to bend or twist. On the contrary the tubes or stems are dried and kept straight in the desired condition for packing. After the drying operation has been completed the frame (5) may be removed from the casing charged and returned to the casing for another drying operation, and so on repeatedly.

and unloaded and then re- If desired the frame or reel (5) may be left in the chamber and the rods (28) filled with macaroni and placed in? the frames (20) or removed therefrom as required.

he whole operation is very simple and convenient and can be quickly carried out. By doing away'with a central shaft through the drying chamber there is no obstruction to the pendant strips or tubes of macaroni as the frame revolves; frame (5) may be readily removed and replaced and engaged with the short shafts (7). Modifications may be made in the details of construction without departing from the spirit and scope of my invention. Other material than macaroni or spaghetti may be placed in the pivoted frames (20) for drying and the material may be differently arranged or disposed therein.

Having described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Pattent is 1. In a drier, the combination with a casing of a removable, revoluble frame or reel mounted therein means for turning them.

2. In a drier, the combination with a casing, of a removable, revoluble frame or reel mounted at each end on a short detachable shaft, supporting or carrier frames for goods pivotally connected to the main 7 frame, andoperating gearing.

8. In a drier, the combination with 9. casing, of a removablerevoluble frame having short sleeve shafts at each end, short detachable stub shafts adapted to engage with said sleeve shafts, supporting frames for goods pivotally connected to the main frame and operating mechanism.

4. In a drier, the combination with a revoluble frame, of a goods supporting frame or carrier pivotally connected to said frame and having notched cross bars, and having detachable supporting rods provided with annular grooves and end-heads, said rods resting at their grooved portions in the notches, for supporting macaroni in pendant position.

5. In a drier, the combination with a casing, of a removablev revoluble frame or reel mounted therein on short stub shafts, and goods supporting frames pivotally connected to said revoluble frame and each having a series of detachable rods for supporting macaroni strips or stems in pendant position.

In testimony whereof I aflix ture in presence ofrtwo witnesses.

EMANUEL GUANOQ my signa- Witnesses: I

MAUD FELLHEIM-ER, LEROY P. FRIEDLANDER.

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